Food | Six Fun Afternoon Teas In London

Friday, 5 June 2015

Hey Lovelies! In true British fashion, there is nothing I love more than a good ol' afternoon tea. Whilst I do like a traditional afternoon tea (I have an unhealthy obsession with scones), I won't say no to a bit of novelty and a fun twist on an original. So I put together this list of six fun afternoon teas in London ranging from Afternoon Tea on a bus to a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inspired creation.

When Fashion and Afternoon Tea collide, it is bound to make something beautiful and this is exactly what Prêt-à-Portea at The Berkeley delivers. Their menu changes according to fashion trends and seasons, so any fashion nerds like me will love seeing some of the current trends in food form. If that wasn't good enough they also have an amazing selection of teas from Chocolate Mint Truffle to Caramel Indulgence.

Menu Highlights

The Prêt-à-Portea menu is constantly changing to match the fashion trends, but currently they are doing some Alexander McQueen inspired treats amongst others, to celebrate the Savage Beauty Exhibition.

There's something about the idea of a burger afternoon tea that feels a little wrong, but at the same time feels so right. Granted I'm not so sure what I think of this American take on a British classic, but I'm intrigued and it does look super yummy. If you don't mind ditching the scones in favour of mini burgers, and doughnuts then this place is for you.

Since falling in love with the world of Alice In Wonderland as a child, I've always dreamed of attending a Mad Hatter's tea party so you can imagine how excited I was when I heard about the Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea at The Sanderson! With fun Alice in Wonderland Style crockery, and special little touches like marshmallow mushrooms and drink me potions - this is definitely unmissable!

When I heard about The Charlie and The Chocolate Factory inspired afternoon tea at One Aldwych, I immediately felt like a child again. Just from looking at the menu, you can tell that this is any child's dream with Candyfloss aplenty and some ridiculously tasty options. Pair this with The Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Musical for the ultimate experience.

Even though I have lived in London all my life, something I've always wanted to do is go on a London tour bus, because despite living here for 19 years my knowledge of London is surprisingly abysmal. When you pair a London bus tour with afternoon tea, it's definitely hard for me to resist. The tour lasts around an hour and 20 minutes (depending on traffic) passing some of London's most famous landmarks including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square. It might be a bit of a bumpy ride, but luckily tea is served in travel cups - so you don't need to worry about spillages! If buses really aren't your thing, they are also currently doing afternoon tea on the Thames (a more expensive option but perfect for boat lovers).

The Sketch is the place to go if you're looking for a quirky, yet slightly strange experience. It's situated in a restaurant/gallery packed with unique little details. Surprisingly one of the most interesting aspects of this afternoon tea is the toilets (yes really) which are giant capsules, shaped like eggs which play the noises of birds inside. Pretty random yes, but there's no doubting it's an experience. Afternoon tea wise you can expect quirky and fun options, all served in David Shrigley's fun and utterly quirky ceramic tableware.

This is such a great post! I didn't even realise how many different types of afternoon tea there were in London! I absolutely love the look of the Alice in Wonderland and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, but my favourite is the tour bus! Thanks for sharing x

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